Name: Ost Builder
Author: haabe

OST Builder Skill

Build and maintain Opportunity Solution Trees from research evidence.

Workflow

Define the desired outcome at the top of the tree. This comes from the north star metric or current strategic goal.
Review all research data: Interview transcripts, behavioral data, analytics, observation notes.
Extract opportunities (unmet needs, pain points, desires):
- Each opportunity must cite at least 2 evidence sources.
- Phrase as user needs, not solutions: "Users need to know their payment succeeded" not "Users need a confirmation email."
- Look for frequency across interviews, not just intensity in one.
Structure hierarchically: Group related opportunities. Identify parent-child relationships.
For each leaf opportunity, generate solution ideas:

Build and maintain Opportunity Solution Trees from research evidence.

Define the desired outcome at the top of the tree. This comes from the north star metric or current strategic goal.
Review all research data: Interview transcripts, behavioral data, analytics, observation notes.
Extract opportunities (unmet needs, pain points, desires):
- Each opportunity must cite at least 2 evidence sources.
- Phrase as user needs, not solutions: "Users need to know their payment succeeded" not "Users need a confirmation email."
- Look for frequency across interviews, not just intensity in one.
Structure hierarchically: Group related opportunities. Identify parent-child relationships.
For each leaf opportunity, generate solution ideas: